DOMMINIO Virtual Workshop: Advancing Multifunctional Composite Airframe Parts

DOMMINIO (Digital method for imprOved Manufacturing of next-generation MultifuNctIOnal airframe parts) is an EU-funded collaborative research project focused on the development of an innovative digital methodology to design, manufacture, maintain and pre-certify multifunctional and intelligent airframe parts. It is also hosting its first open workshop on Nov. 30, 2021, virtually via the Google Meet platform from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CET (4:00 a.m. – 8 a.m. EST).

The methodology of DOMMINIO features:

• Robotized technologies (ATL, FFF).
• Advanced simulation tools.
• On-line process and quality monitoring.
• Structural health monitoring (SHM) methods enabled by real-time, data-driven fault detection.

The objective of this first open workshop is to raise awareness about the project by providing an opportunity for relevant stakeholders and end users to discuss the cutting-edge science and technology of DOMMINIO.

Panelists representing industrial and academic stakeholders will present the latest advances in thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing (AM) and digital manufacturing, including DOMMINIO achievements in modeling and simulation and multifunctional aerostructures. A roundtable discussion will close the event providing a forum for exchange of ideas between presenters and attendees.

For more details and updated information, see the event’s official webpage.

DOMMINIO project background

The aircraft industry has experienced a drastic manufacturing transformation in response to 60% growth in aircraft production over the past decade. The simultaneous transition to advanced composite materials — due to their lightweight properties, strength and durability —  combined with the need for increased performance and sustainability increases the challenges in the design and manufacturing of cost-effective aircraft structures and components. New technologies are needed to enable weight and fuel consumption reduction, shorter manufacturing cycles and increased energy efficiency in aircraft fabrication.

The DOMMINIO project will develop an innovative methodology to ensure cost-effective, efficient and sustainable manufacturing of high-quality multifunctional and intelligent airframe parts. The methodology developed within the DOMMINIO project will be further tested and validated at lab scale by manufacturing two representative airframe parts as demonstrators: 

• A multifunctional airframe access panel.
• A wing leading edge prototype.